Tijuana Bariatrics Blog

Changing Your Lifestyle with LAP-BAND Surgery

When it comes to bariatric surgery, it’s important for patients to consider it as a type of change for the better. The procedure is designed to help people lose weight rapidly but safely. Change does not come suddenly. In fact, the change associated with LAP-BAND® surgery means making adjustments to

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Who Is a Candidate for SILS?

The team at Tijuana Bariatrics is pleased to offer patients Single Incision Laparoscopic Sleeve (SILS) surgery. This weight loss surgery procedure allows patients to experience the benefits of bariatric surgery without any visible scarring whatsoever. SILS is sure to grow in popularity in the coming years, though not everyone out

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SILS Recovery Tips

After undergoing Single Incision Laparoscopic Sleeve (SILS) surgery, it’s not uncommon to experience pain and discomfort, as well as fatigue and grogginess following the surgery. This is common for all patients, and thankfully you will be here on-site at Tijuana Bariatrics for the early days of recovery. You will be

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The Side Effects of SILS

The team at Tijuana Bariatrics is proud to offer Single Incision Laparoscopic Sleeve (SILSS), a scarless weight loss surgery. SILS is an excellent alternative to traditional gastric sleeve surgery. Both procedures are performed laparoscopically, but SILS involves just one incision made in the belly button. This means hidden scarring and

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